- Distance Learning Committee
- DL Course Statistics
- DL Enrollment & Support Statistics
- Instructional Resources & Technology
- ACC Distance Learning-Related Administrative Rules
- Accrediting Agencies: SACS | SREB | THECB
Distance Learning Committee
The Distance Learning Committee develops standards of good practice for DL courses; reviews retention and support services for DL faculty and students; and recommends new courses, certificates, and degrees to be delivered via Distance Learning delivery modes.
DL Course Statistics
- DL Course Offerings by Delivery Mode (FY 2013)
- Degrees & Certificates by Distance Learning
Percentages of ACC degree and certificate programs that can be completed by Distance Learning.
DL Enrollment & Support Statistics
- ACC Daily Registration Update
Displays current headcount, contact hours, and credit hours by college-wide totals, campus location, and Dean area. (Generated daily during registration.)
- Census Date Enrollments & Percentages (FY 2012)
DL enrollment statistics and percentages by academic department. - Census Date Enrollments & Percentages (FY 2011)
DL enrollment statistics and percentages by academic department. - DL Enrollment Growth (2000-2012)
DL enrollment growth (duplicated headcount and number of sections) since 2000, divided by academic year and session.
Instructional Resources & Technology (IRT)
Instructional Resources & Technology provides ACC with critical resources and infrastructure to sustain quality teaching, learning, and administrative environments. IRT supports traditional library and media resources, as well as the ever-increasing use of new technologies to advance educational excellence.
ACC Distance Learning-Related Administrative Rules
- Distance Learning Best Practices (AR 4.01.001)
- Full-Time Faculty Workload (AR 4.03.004)
Accrediting Agencies
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
The Austin Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Austin Community College District.
The purpose of publishing the name, address and contact numbers of Austin Community College’s primary accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, is to meet federal requirements. Publication of this information is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Austin Community College District, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Austin Community College District’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Austin Community College District for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquires about Austin Community College District, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Austin Community College District and not to the Commission’s office.
- Best Practices For Electronically Offered Degree & Certificate Programs
- Distance and Correspondence Education Policy Statement
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)
The Southern Regional Education Board was created in 1948 as a means "to help education and government leaders work cooperatively to advance education and improve the social and economic life of the region." Texas is one of sixteen states participating in SREB's Educational Technology Cooperative. ACC offers DL courses through SREB's Electronic Campus.
To participate, colleges must comply with SREB's Principles of Good Practice. By measuring each course against a set of common standards, participating institutions are better equipped to present proposed SREB courses or programs to their designated state higher education agency for review and approval. All courses and programs listed in the Electronic Campus have been reviewed against the Principles of Good Practice by the offering colleges and have been coordinated through the state higher education agency. Texas colleges and universities follow the Principles of Good Practice adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
All ACC certificate and degree programs offered via Distance Learning are subject to the review and approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Its rules are contained in Chapter 4, Subchapter E: Approval of Distance Education Courses and Programs for Public Institutions .
Distance education courses must adhere to the Principles of Good Practice For Academic Degree and Certificate Programs and Credit Courses Offered Electronically adopted by the THECB in October 1997, as developed by the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (WCET).
- Principles of Good Practice For Academic Degree & Certificate Programs & Credit Courses Offered Electronically
- Guide for Incorporating the Principles of Good Practice into Electronically-Based Courses
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